Some birds throw some vocal pauses into their repertoire. And in prayer, the Spirit can do a lot with the pauses between the notes in your song.

Dear Siri. Birders are not murderers. I really feel as though I’m enunciating properly. Perhaps you’re taking a theological approach to this? Is that it?

I usually write with the conviction that faith elevates the practice of birdwatching. But sometimes faith can sabotage it. Thus begins the tragic tale of my best worst birding adventure.